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Finish concrete pavements
Finish concrete pavements
Unit of competency
National Code
RIICRC317
RIICRC317
State Code
WC336
WC336
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2012
Field of Education
030901 - Construction Engineering
Original Release Date
16/08/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers finishing concrete pavements that have been placed and screeded in domestic, commercial and civil applications and to provide a finish for designated requirements.The unit includes the conduct of manual and mechanical finishing. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operations
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2 Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task
- 1.3 Identify, obtain and implement signagerequirements from the project traffic management plan
- 1.4 Select plant,tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
- 1.5 Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task
- 1.6 Identify type of pavement required
2. Finish concrete
- 2.1 Apply float and trowel after initial screeding to assist in maintaining a level surface and to remove screeding inaccuracies
- 2.2 Apply mechanical trowelling to consolidate and densify the setting concrete surface
- 2.3 Install control joints, edges finished and concrete trowelled to specifications
- 2.4 Apply texture according to client requirements
- 2.5 Apply final trowel/ finish to concrete surface to specifications
3. Clean up
- 3.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle material in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification
- 3.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices
Information includes:
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified
MSDS
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to finishing concrete
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to finishing concrete
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
earth leakage boxes
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
restricted access barriers
surrounding structures
traffic control
trip hazards
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety
Tools and equipment:
include:
bull floats
magnesium trowels
power trowels
steel trowels
wooden floats
may include:
brooms
channel trowels
edging tools
hoses
kerb
step readers
stipple plates
Quality requirements include:
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures
Materials include:
concrete
water
oxides
retarders
aliphatic alcohols
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater management
vibration
waste management
Level surfaces include:
a concrete surface that has been placed and screeded to the reduced level (RL) in accordance with drawings and specifications including:
bridge paving
road paving
hardstands
footpaths
Assistance in maintaining
a level surface includes:
assessing the curing process to allow manual and mechanical trowelling to be applied
Control joints:
are included in the concrete surface to control cracking
Finishing techniques include:
broom finished
brushed
bull float
hand float (wooden, magnesium or composition)
mechanical trowelling machine
slip resistance
spraying and brushing to expose aggregate
steel trowel
to engineer’s drawings and specifications
wood float
using and removing pipe pins
reworking formwork
green cutting
Edge finishing types include:
fine
rounded
straight edge
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified
MSDS
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to finishing concrete
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to finishing concrete
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
earth leakage boxes
lighting
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
restricted access barriers
surrounding structures
traffic control
trip hazards
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety
Tools and equipment:
include:
bull floats
magnesium trowels
power trowels
steel trowels
wooden floats
may include:
brooms
channel trowels
edging tools
hoses
kerb
step readers
stipple plates
Quality requirements include:
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures
Materials include:
concrete
water
oxides
retarders
aliphatic alcohols
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater management
vibration
waste management
Level surfaces include:
a concrete surface that has been placed and screeded to the reduced level (RL) in accordance with drawings and specifications including:
bridge paving
road paving
hardstands
footpaths
Assistance in maintaining
a level surface includes:
assessing the curing process to allow manual and mechanical trowelling to be applied
Control joints:
are included in the concrete surface to control cracking
Finishing techniques include:
broom finished
brushed
bull float
hand float (wooden, magnesium or composition)
mechanical trowelling machine
slip resistance
spraying and brushing to expose aggregate
steel trowel
to engineer’s drawings and specifications
wood float
using and removing pipe pins
reworking formwork
green cutting
Edge finishing types include:
fine
rounded
straight edge
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the finishing of concrete pavements
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient finishing of pavements
working with others to undertake the finishing of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely finishing of concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct finishing of concrete on:
4x10 metre slab or equivalent
demonstrate the use of:
wood float
vibration screed
power screed
steel trowel
edging tool
demonstrate the removal; for form work over 10 metres
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the finishing of concrete pavements
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient finishing of pavements
working with others to undertake the finishing of concrete that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely finishing of concrete that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
conduct finishing of concrete on:
4x10 metre slab or equivalent
demonstrate the use of:
wood float
vibration screed
power screed
steel trowel
edging tool
demonstrate the removal; for form work over 10 metres
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH133 | RIICRC317D | Finish concrete pavements | Unit of competency |
